The pay equity framework
The Act governing pay equity has been amended and a new framework put in place.
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Details about the pay equity framework
For details please visit Equal Pay Amendment Act | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
The pages below, and side navigation, are part of the previous pay equity framework. They will be updated.
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Care and support workers pay equity settlement
$2 billion pay equity settlement for care and support workers in New Zealand’s disability residential care and home and community support services. -
Mental health and addiction support workers pay equity settlement
In June 2018 the Government announced the extension of the Care and Support Workers Pay Equity Settlement -
Nurses' pay equity
Employees covered by the nursing pay equity claim voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed nursing pay equity settlement. -
Pay equity claims and settlements
A pay equity claim covers all employees who are doing the same or similar work, regardless union affiliation or their type of employment agreement. -
Pay disparities
Government funding has been set aside to reduce pay gaps within the New Zealand health sector.